Blood test may predict brain fog after heart surgery

NCT ID NCT04679259

First seen Jan 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study looked at whether certain substances in the blood can signal that a person will have memory or thinking problems after heart surgery. Researchers measured these substances in 82 adults before and after their operation. The goal was to find a simple blood test that could help doctors identify patients at risk for this type of cognitive decline.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center

    Seoul, Select State/Province, 07061, South Korea

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